Vocabulary Entry

wangle

|verb • noun

verb

To obtain or achieve something through cleverness or scheming.

Example Sentences

"She managed to wangle an invitation to the exclusive party."

"He tried to wangle a better deal on the car by negotiating."

"They wangle their way into extra credits by helping the teacher."

noun

Example Sentences

"His wangle for more time to complete the project was impressive."

"She had a knack for a good wangle when it came to negotiating."

"The wangle he employed to get ahead didn't sit well with his colleagues."